Symon, A. (ed.)

Risk and choice in maternity care: an international perspective - Edingburgh Churchill Livingstone 2006 - xii, 174p.

Explores the complex interrelationship between risk and choice in maternity care, taking a close look at how "high" and "low" risk are defined and what impact this has on a woman's ability to exercise informed choices throughout pregnancy. The aim of this book is to illustrate the changing reality of risk management as it relates to maternity care, and to highlight risk management concerns that may limit the choices available to pregnant women.

0-443-10151-5


Maternal-Child Nursing|Midwifery|Hospitals, Maternity

WQ 160 .S96 2006